Monocock,
Interesting "fact" about high ground killing pilots...
Did you
think before you wrote that?
Since the NPPL was introduced, what about 2 months ago, I guess your "research" relates to CAA/JAA pilots
Maybe "well respected CFIs" (your words) need to spend more time training people in basic flying skills than preaching!
FWIW, my view isn't changed from the previous discussion about JAA-PPL -v- NPPL.
But these reasons for knocking it are pretty crap.